Wife lets Robinson snap back

RENTON, Wash. – The boss at Jeff Robinson’s former job can be tough, but she can also be understanding.

So when Robinson told his boss/wife, Laura, that he was going to take time off from her company and return to the Seattle Seahawks, she was all for it – again.

Robinson, who lives in Seattle and works for his wife’s physical training company called 5focus, was on call again and accepted the invitation from the Seahawks.

After rookie long snapper Tyler Schmitt was placed on injured reserve with a bad back, Seattle reached out to the 38-year-old Robinson, who had gone into semi-retirement after finishing the 2007 season with Seattle.

“I’m certainly not young,” said Robinson, who played for the University of Idaho and Ferris High. “But I feel really good. If I didn’t feel really good, I wouldn’t be out here.”

To make room for Robinson, Seattle released snapper Tim Lindsey, who had been signed to handle the duties while Schmitt was nursing the back injury.

Robinson originally joined the Seahawks last December, after snappers Derek Rackley and Boone Stutz struggled.

He came out of retirement to finish the year with the team but decided to hang the cleats up for a second time after the season was over.

By bringing Robinson back, the Seahawks continued an ongoing merry-go-round that has seen six snappers come through town in less than 12 months.

The Seahawks are just relieved that Robinson was willing to come back – and that Laura Robinson let him.

“What a gig he has,” Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren said. “He missed all of training camp. He said he’s more fresh, and then he reminded me that he’s practiced as much as (center) Chris Spencer. He’s a very funny guy. Good to have him back.”

Tatupu OK for opener

Lofa Tatupu has a bone bruise in his right knee, and Holmgren said the Pro Bowl linebacker will be fine for the season opener Sept. 7 at Buffalo.

Tatupu injured his knee during a preseason game Monday at San Diego.